What Makes a Bride, a traditional Marathi Bride?
Three things are the focal points of the entire wedding during a marriage: the food, the decorations, and of course, the bride! But as everyone is aware, rituals vary among cultures. Similar to this, other nations have various traditional wedding clothes, which gives them a unique appearance. However, there are specific accessories and traditional jewellery that define a Marathi Bride as a traditional bride. Let's talk about a few of them.
Nath (Nose pin)
Nath is the most fundamental piece of jewellery for a Maharashtrian bride. It is not necessary for many cultures, such as Punjabi, Bengali, etc., but it is for a Marathi family. However, a bride's nose pin is rather distinctive. It has a large stone in the centre and is made of white pearlswoven in a curved paisley pattern.
Many wealthy families prefer more regal stones, such as diamonds or sapphires, rather than just a white pearl.
In a wedding, the nose pin represents the family's financial standing. The most prevalent and traditional Nath is Brahmani Nath manufactured from Basra moti (Basra pearls).
Mundavalya
Mundavalya is a must-have for both the bride and the Marathi Groom. It is a forehead adornment comprised of two pearl strings that span the forehead. There are two more pearl strings that are supposed to hang from either side of the brow. It's a popular piece of unisex jewellery that we probably see in Bollywood movies. Many brides nowadays choose flowery mundavalya.
Chooda (Wedding Bangles)
Every Indian bride wears this piece of jewellery the most frequently. These are distinct in a Maharashtrian wedding, though. In contrast to Punjabis, who wear red-coloured chooda, Marathi wear green bangles spaced between golden bangles. They indicate a woman's marital status and are made of glass. Green bangles are a representation of fertility.
Mangalsutra (Holy Thread)
Mangalsutra has been in our traditional literature for a long time. Despite the fact that the styles and materials have changed, it is still a feature of a wedding, transforming the bride into a married lady.
The traditional Mangalsutra in Marathi weddings is constructed of black beads, with two golden cup-like structures in the center that are filled with Haldi (turmeric powder) and Kumkum (red turmeric powder) before the groom puts it around the bride's neck. The two golden cups are significant because they represent a strong tie between the parents and the in-laws.
Ambada Pin
An ambada pin is a lovely piece of jewellery that adds to a bride's elegance. Typically, the bride creates a hair bun with an ambada pin in the centre. It is offered in a variety of patterns and stones to suit the individual's preferences.
Last but not least, there are Jodvi, which are two toe finger rings given by a bride's mother-in-law in the new home. It plays a vital part in the bride's newlywed household.
All of these pieces are essential parts of a Marathi Bride's jewellery. Many people nowadays desire a more royal appearance and avoid wearing some of them. People who want their wedding to be entirely ritualistic, on the other hand, adhere to all the rules, from vows to traditional jewellery.
Three things are the focal points of the entire wedding during a marriage: the food, the decorations, and of course, the bride! But as everyone is aware, rituals vary among cultures. Similar to this, other nations have various traditional wedding clothes, which gives them a unique appearance. However, there are specific accessories and traditional jewellery that define a Marathi Bride as a traditional bride. Let's talk about a few of them.
Nath (Nose pin)
Nath is the most fundamental piece of jewellery for a Maharashtrian bride. It is not necessary for many cultures, such as Punjabi, Bengali, etc., but it is for a Marathi family. However, a bride's nose pin is rather distinctive. It has a large stone in the centre and is made of white pearlswoven in a curved paisley pattern.
Many wealthy families prefer more regal stones, such as diamonds or sapphires, rather than just a white pearl.
In a wedding, the nose pin represents the family's financial standing. The most prevalent and traditional Nath is Brahmani Nath manufactured from Basra moti (Basra pearls).
Mundavalya
Mundavalya is a must-have for both the bride and the Marathi Groom. It is a forehead adornment comprised of two pearl strings that span the forehead. There are two more pearl strings that are supposed to hang from either side of the brow. It's a popular piece of unisex jewellery that we probably see in Bollywood movies. Many brides nowadays choose flowery mundavalya.
Chooda (Wedding Bangles)
Every Indian bride wears this piece of jewellery the most frequently. These are distinct in a Maharashtrian wedding, though. In contrast to Punjabis, who wear red-coloured chooda, Marathi wear green bangles spaced between golden bangles. They indicate a woman's marital status and are made of glass. Green bangles are a representation of fertility.
Mangalsutra (Holy Thread)
Mangalsutra has been in our traditional literature for a long time. Despite the fact that the styles and materials have changed, it is still a feature of a wedding, transforming the bride into a married lady.
The traditional Mangalsutra in Marathi weddings is constructed of black beads, with two golden cup-like structures in the center that are filled with Haldi (turmeric powder) and Kumkum (red turmeric powder) before the groom puts it around the bride's neck. The two golden cups are significant because they represent a strong tie between the parents and the in-laws.
Ambada Pin
An ambada pin is a lovely piece of jewellery that adds to a bride's elegance. Typically, the bride creates a hair bun with an ambada pin in the centre. It is offered in a variety of patterns and stones to suit the individual's preferences.
Last but not least, there are Jodvi, which are two toe finger rings given by a bride's mother-in-law in the new home. It plays a vital part in the bride's newlywed household.
All of these pieces are essential parts of a Marathi Bride's jewellery. Many people nowadays desire a more royal appearance and avoid wearing some of them. People who want their wedding to be entirely ritualistic, on the other hand, adhere to all the rules, from vows to traditional jewellery.